Enforcement Foreign Judgment in Greece

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Really friendly and quick service. Very very good English. Would highly recommend!
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Thomas Edwards Lees
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Enforcement Foreign Judgment

This service is available across Greece

Who would find this Service useful?

The enforcement of a foreign court judgment in Greece is a process determined by international conventions, European Union regulations, and Greek national law, ensuring the recognition and execution of judgments issued by courts outside of Greece. Our lawyers can assist:

  • Individuals or entities with a legally binding court decision issued abroad that they wish to enforce in Greece.
  • Those looking to secure the legal effects of foreign judgments, including financial claims, family law decisions, or commercial disputes, within Greek territory.
Who would find this Service useful?

Prerequisites

  • The foreign judgment must be final and enforceable according to the law of the issuing country.
  • It must not contradict any existing Greek legal decisions or the public order and moral standards of Greece.
  • The judgment must have been issued by a court considered to have jurisdiction over the matter according to Greek law.
Prerequisites

Process: Our Approach

  1. Initial Assessment: We evaluate the foreign judgment's compatibility with Greek law and international treaties and select the most appropriate process, which depends on whether the original judgment arose in a Member State of the European Union or not.
  2. Documentation Preparation: Gathering and translation of necessary documents, including the foreign judgment and legal certifications.
  3. Filing for Recognition: Submission of an application to the competent Greek court for the recognition of the foreign judgment.
  4. Enforcement Process: Once recognised, proceeding with the enforcement of the judgment in line with Greek procedural law.
Process: Our Approach

Benefits of this Service

  • Expertise in International Law: Deep understanding of the complexities involved in cross-border legal matters.
  • Efficiency: Swift processing of your application for the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments.
  • Comprehensive Support: From the initial assessment to the completion of enforcement, we provide full legal support.
Benefits of this Service

Key Components of this Service

  • Adaptation to both EU regulations and international conventions, as well as Greek national laws regarding foreign judgment enforcement (exaquatur)​​​​​​.
  • Handling of a wide range of judgments, including commercial disputes, family law decisions, and financial claims.
  • Guidance through the entire process, ensuring compliance with all procedural requirements for the successful recognition and execution of foreign judgments in Greece.
Key Components of this Service

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

  • Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
  • Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
  • Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
  • Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
  • All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
  • Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
  • Continuous quality controls and reviews.

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